Fiorentina, Vincenzo Italiano takes stock of 2023 and expounds on 2024

Vincenzo Italiano’s words ahead of Sassuolo-Fiorentina

On the eve of the challenge against Sassuolo valid for the last day of the first leg of the Serie A season, Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano, among other topics addressed to the club’s official channels, wanted to take stock of the year just ended. In added, the former Spezia è also expressed himself regarding his hopes in view of 2024.

"It's been an extraordinary year as results, goals and records, we are proud of what we managed to do. The negative aspects were undoubtedly the two finals we lost, despite the excellent performances we made. In addition, I would not have wanted to review the serious injuries reported to Dodò and Castrovilli, which left us regretful because they deprived us of two players for quite some time. In 2024, however, I hope that our group will continue to have this mentalityà, having as our goal to sweat the shirt and always come out with our heads held high giving our best and making our opponents respect us" began the coach of the Tuscans.

"A January full of very important engagements awaits us, difficult tests and season goals to keep alive. We start with the Italian Cup, the Super Cup, the championship and then the Conference League. They are four competitions in which we are still protagonists and we must continue to work as we are doing, without letting our guard down and continuing to work to the maximum during the week" added the'former coach of Spezia.

In conclusion, Vincenzo Italiano è dwelt on the moment of difficulty that Sassuolo, the next opponent of his team, is experiencing: "In my opinion è one of the teams that in the second half will bring out its value. It has strong and talented players, they are dangerous going forward, so we will have to approach the match with the right attention and respecting our opponent. I want to see a careful team in both phases of the game. It will beà a very tough match".